Michael Cohen, President Trump's longtime personal attorney, admitted Tuesday to violating federal campaign finance law by paying $130,000 in hush money to adult film star Stormy Daniels in October 2016 "at the direction" of then-candidate Trump. It was part of a plea deal in connection with the financial fraud investigation against him.

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Attorneys for Michael Cohen and porn star Stormy Daniels question if president is guilty too. Lanny Davis and Michael Avenatti, attorneys for Michael Cohen and porn star Stormy Daniels, are questioning if President Trump is also guilty of criminal activity. >>

Michael Avenatti can keep talking after judge denies Michael Cohen bid to gag lawyer in Trump case. Porn star Stormy Daniels is suing President Donald Trump and his former lawyer Michael Cohen in an effort to be released from a non-disclosure agreement that had barred her from talking about an alleged affair she had with Trump in 2006. >>

Special master completes review of evidence seized from ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen. Michael Cohen is under criminal investigation by federal prosecutors, who are reportedly investigating his business dealings, possible tax fraud and a $130,000 hush-money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 presidential election. >>

Stormy Daniels' lawyer: Trump and Michael Cohen conspired to pay off 'multiple' other women. A tape exists of President Donald Trump and his then lawyer Michael Cohen discussing a potential hush-money payment for the story of Playboy model Karen McDougal, who claims she had an affair with Trump beginning in 2006. >>